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Don’t Miss These Android Stories: September 11, 2015

Kellen September 11, 2015

We had another great week here at DL, thanks to the arrival of the Moto X Pure Edition on our doorstep, Android Pay in our phone wallets, and Apple as comic relief of itself. Seriously, it might have been short, but it was action packed. We unboxed the Moto X...

Facebook Brings News Feed Customization Options to Android (Update)

Tim September 11, 2015 12

An update for Facebook that was originally announced in July for iOS, is set to launch on Android today and will bring updated controls over what you see on the News Feed. This is pretty important, if you are the type of person who hates seeing nothing but...

Android Pay Now Officially Supported by Wells Fargo

Tim September 11, 2015 48

For customers of Wells Fargo who are ready to use Android Pay, today is your day. Starting now, you can upload your credit and debit card info into Android Pay, allowing you to use your smartphone to make purchases at over one million merchant locations...

Deal: This ZeroLemon 30,000mAh Toughjuice Battery Pack is Just $59

Kellen September 11, 2015

The ZeroLemon ToughJuice 30,000mAh battery pack is on sale in the DL Deals store right now for just $59.99. That's a good $40 off its normal $100 price. With this battery pack, you can charge devices like the iPhone 6 up to 11 times before you need to refill...

Here is a Moto X Pure Edition Running on Project Fi (Updated)

Kellen September 11, 2015 176

The Moto X Pure Edition is a lot like Google's Nexus 6 in that it not only is made by Motorola, but it's an unlocked device that works on every major US carrier in the US. This is about as universal as it gets for an Android phone in terms of connectivity....

Lumoid Lets You Test a Pack of Android Wear Devices for $25

Tim September 11, 2015 78

A smartwatch can be an expensive investment, one that you may not be too sure about quite yet, especially when you don't have the opportunity to try it out before you purchase. Thanks to Lumoid, that all changes, as they have a system that allows you to try...

Periscope Brings Landscape Mode Support to Streamers

Tim September 11, 2015 17

Periscope, the Twitter-developed app that allows users to livestream events to anyone on Twitter, has a fancy new mode for people to play with. Before this update, users were forced to stream in Portrait mode, but now, Landscape support is available. In...

Video: SIM Swapping on the Moto X Pure Edition

Kellen September 10, 2015 85

How easy is it to get your new Moto X Pure Edition up and running on your carrier of choice? As easy as swapping in a nano SIM from that carrier. Have activated service on AT&T? Just put your SIM in. Same thing with Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, or a variety...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 85

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 85

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 85

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 85

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 85

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 85

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 85

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 85

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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